Joe’s Baked Island Baby Back Ribs

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 3 lbs pork baby back ribs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup guava jelly (available at most supermarkets)

Instructions

1. Combine brown sugar and spices in a small bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons spice mixture. Rub remaining spice mixture on ribs; coat well.
2. Place ribs in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet (17 x 11 inch) or roasting pan. Pour water into pan; cover with foil. Bake at 375° F for 1 hour, or until meat starts to pull away from bones.
3. Meanwhile, combine jelly and reserved spice mixture. Brush steamed ribs with jelly mixture.
4. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight, if desired.
5. Grill or broil 3-5 minutes per side, or until heated through and nicely browned.